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TARPON TURTLE GRILL & MARINA

1513 LAKE TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3749472
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13787974
DBPR license6200456

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler on cook line- heavy whipping cream (70F – Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 30 minutes ago, moved to freezer, recheck- 36F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar, outside, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator marked last tag **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar, wall, debris and water under hand wash sink

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. At wait station, small cooler

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer cooler on cook line – frame around drawers soiled, under drawers soiled At wait station soda machine behind nozzles Hand wash sink in bar, around handles and base

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in freezer by cook line, moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Spatulas handles melted, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.